Futsum Zeinasellassie

Quick Facts

Full Name	Futsum Zeinasellassie
Occupation	Long-Distance Runner
Date Of Birth	Dec 16, 1992(1992-12-16)
Age	32
Birthplace	Eritrea
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Futsum Zeinasellassie Biography

Futsum Zeinasellassie is one of the most popular and richest Long- Distance Runner who was born on December 16, 1992 in Eritrea, United States. Futsum Zeinasellassie (Ge’ez: futzume zeenaaszelaasee; born 16 December 1992 in Eritrea) is an Eritrean-born American long distance runner. After having run for North Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, Zeinasellassie was a part of Northern Arizona University. Zeinasellassie is now running on behalf of Northern Arizona University’s Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite team.

Futsum Zeinasellassie is currently sponsored by Hoka and trains with the Hoka One One Northern Arizona Elite in Flagstaff, Arizona.At the 2017 USATF championship Medtronic TC 10 Mile, Zeinasellassie was 10th USATF 10 Mile Championships/Medtronic TC 10 Mile and runner-up at the Monterey Bay Half Marathon. The 2018 USATF Championship Medtronic TC 10 Mile, Zeinasellassie was 8th place in 47:28.On the 6th of October, 2019, Zeinasellasie won the Medtronic TC 10 Mile and was the USATF 10 Mile National Champion in a time of 46:55.

Futsum Zeinasellassie was born Eritrea and lived in the refugee settlement in Ethiopia before going into America. United States at the age of 14. The father of Zeinasellassie is priest at the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church. He has four brothers and three sisters. Zeinasellassie was granted naturalization as an U.S. citizen in January 2016.

Futsum Zeinasellassie Net Worth

Futsum Zeinasellassie is one of the richest Long-Distance Runner from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Futsum Zeinasellassie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was at North Central High School, Futsum Zeinasellassie was able to qualify for the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships three times, placing 7th 2nd, 7th and 2nd. Zeinasellassie also won the title of 2011 Nike Cross Nationals individual title in 15:02, beating the runner-up Daniel Vertiz by an astounding 24 seconds. He also claimed 7 IHSAA State championships for both Cross Country and Track. As an athlete in the senior class, Zeinasellassie claimed the Indiana state record in cross-country for 5 000 Meters in 14:36 in the Flashrock Invitational on September 17 2011, along with his Indiana State record at 3200 meters on the track in 8:47.75. In this time, Zeinasellassie was the coach of Byron Simpson And Rick Stover as head coach.

Zeinasellassie began his studies at Northern Arizona University in the autumn of 2012. For his freshman cross-country season, he placed 31st in the NCAA Cross Country Championships with the timing of 29:54.10. In 2013, Zeinasellasie was back at the NCAA Cross Country Championships to place 4th as a sophomore in 30:05.7 and then a 3rd place finish as an junior in 30:25.3 as well as completing his cross country season by finishing 4th as high school senior with a time of 29:49.8.

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Facts & Trivia

Futsum Ranked on the list of most popular Long-Distance Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Futsum Zeinasellassie celebrates birthday on December 16 of every year.

Top Facts about Futsum Zeinasellassie

1. Futsum Zeinasellassie is an American long-distance runner.
2. He was born on January 20, 1993 in Eritrea.
3. Zeinasellassie attended Northern Arizona University and ran for their track team.
4. He won the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships in 2013.
5. Zeinasellassie has a personal best time of 27:52 in the 10,000 meters.
6. He finished fourth at the US Olympic Trials in the 10,000 meters in 2016.
7. Zeinasellassie has competed internationally for Team USA.
8. He is coached by Scott Simmons as part of the American Distance Project.
9. Injuries have hindered his career progress since college.
10. Despite setbacks, he remains dedicated to his sport and training regimen.